Just a few days ago it was the 2nd Anniversary of Champagne Wedding & Event Coordination! It was the day that we registered our business name and the day our lives changed forever! We are so thankful for all of our wonderful and supportive clients, friends and family!! Here’s to another amazing year!!

Day 28, meet wedding officiant, Reverend Lisa Kristen-Scott!!

Champagne: How did you decide you wanted to become an officiant?

Lisa Kristen-Scott: I felt very strongly from a very young age that I wanted to be a spiritual leader in some capacity.  Holding the space for wedding ceremonies and connecting to couples and their communities feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Champagne: Do you perform weddings that are non-denominational?

Lisa Kristen-Scott: Yes.  In fact, most of the ceremonies I perform are either non-denominational or non-religious, with an openness that allows for authentic spirituality, symbolism, stories or whatever matters most to the couple.  I especially enjoy ceremonies that bring families and communities together from different backgrounds, religious or otherwise, for a joyous occasion.

Champagne: How do you guide your couples through the ceremony planning?

Lisa Kristen-Scott: Couples generally meet with me first to see if we are a fit.  I provide them with a packet of sample ceremonies to choose from.  I welcome them to customize their ceremony however they wish, cutting and pasting from my templates, adding their own words, vows, wishes, etc., and creating their ceremony in the way that feels best to them.  I view my role as providing a basic yet flexible structure, offering transitions and guiding the overall flow.  I assure couples that whatever they decide for their final ceremony is exactly what will be said at their wedding, out of respect for them and their wishes.

Photo by Rebekah Johnson Photography

Champagne: Why do you love performing weddings?

Lisa Kristen-Scott: Wedding ceremonies express not only what has brought a couple together but also what will carry them together onward.  This is a very sweet, yet profound gateway.  I love to witness how unique and varied couples approach this gateway, and then to hold a loving and respectful space for them, and for their families and friends as well.  It’s lovely to be a part of such a joyous beginning.

Photo by Nicole Wickens Photography

Champagne: How do you get to know your clients before the wedding?

Lisa Kristen-Scott:  At our meetings, I invite couples to share whatever they wish about themselves, their relationship, their dreams and intentions for their wedding and their lives.  There’s never any pressure or agenda on my part.  I’m also happy to answer any questions or share my perspective, if asked.  Couples are welcome to meet with me as many times as they want, to feel as connected and comfortable as possible before the wedding.  I don’t require a certain number of meetings.  It’s up to the couple.

Photo by Nicole Wickens Photography

Champagne: What do you do, when you’re not doing what you do?

Lisa Kristen-Scott: I am an artist and all-around creative-type.  I bake, garden, move, quilt, collage and put all kinds of things together.  I teach quilting as life skills to youth-at-risk and students with special needs, and teach quilt art residencies in Portland Public Schools.  I am also an independent consultant and facilitator for those who want to honor their creative lives and to share their visions, expressions and work with others.

Photo by Rebekah Johnson Photography

Champagne: Anything else you’d like our readers to know?

Lisa Kristen-Scott : I have been performing wedding ceremonies for almost fifteen years now, and the ones that shine the brightest in my memory and touch my heart the most are the ceremonies that remain heart-centered and focused on the real meaning of the wedding:  the love and gratitude of the couple towards each other. 

Photo by Andy Orenstein Photography

Champagne: Thank you, Lisa Kristen-Scott [Lisa Kristen- Scott – Artist & Officiant], for telling us more about you! Make sure to check out her website!

Day 27 of 30: Petalos Floral Design
Day 26 of 30: The Party Place
Day 25 of 30: Limelight photo booth
Day 24 of 30: AniA Collection
Day 23 of 30: Nicole Wagner Make up
Day 22 of 30: Alesia Zorn Calligraphy and more
Day 21 of 30: Bass is Loaded! Mobile DJ
Day 20 of 30: Effesenden Music
Day 19 of 30: Anne Adams Photography
Day 18 of 30: Paparazzi Tonight Photo Booth
Day 17 of 30: Timberline Lodge
Day 16 of 30: hi, friend.
Day 15 of 30: Byron Roe Photography
Day 14 of 30: Francoise Weeks
Day 13 of 30: phresh catering
Day 12 of 30: Carroll Myers
Day 11 of 30: Ryan Ricketts Photography
Day 10 of 30: Floral Designs by Alicia
Day 9 of 30: Domaine Margelle
Day 8 of 30: Crave Catering
Day 7 of 30: Pro Djs Oregon
Day 6 of 30: O’Brien Event Rentals
Day 5 of 30: Lauren Brook Photography
Day 4 of 30: Fleur:ology Wedding + Event Floral Design
Day 3 of 30: Pure Space
Day 2 of 30: Celebrate Life Photography
Day 1 of 30: Paper Bloom
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We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! Thank you for stopping by our blog! Happy Planning!

Cheers,

Mandi, Rachelle & the Champagne team

P.S. Oregon Bride Magazine just opened up the voting for this years “Best Of” issue. Make sure to go vote for your favorite wedding vendors!! We appreciate you all helping us win “Best New Wedding Vendor” last year! We’d love to win best planner this year- one can dream! : )